BSc · Engineering
BSc Geomatic Engineering
- Qualification
- BSc
- Duration
- 4 years
- Region
- Ashanti
Overview
BSc Geomatic Engineering at KNUST prepares you to measure, map and manage spatial information for decisions about land, infrastructure and natural resources. The programme is valuable in Ghana’s expanding construction, mining, urban development, land administration and environmental management sectors.
What you will study
You cover surveying, geodesy, GPS and satellite positioning, geographic information systems, remote sensing, photogrammetry, cartography and spatial databases. Field surveys, data processing, digital mapping and engineering projects build your accuracy, analytical ability and technical confidence.
Career prospects
You can become a geomatic engineer, surveyor, GIS officer, geospatial data analyst, remote-sensing specialist, mine surveyor or mapping consultant. You may work with construction and mining companies, survey practices, government land agencies, planning authorities, technology firms and international geospatial or infrastructure organisations.
Who this programme may suit
You do well if you like mathematics, maps, computers and practical outdoor work. You should be methodical, detail-oriented and interested in using data to understand and improve places.